Coach Carter
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Metascore
57 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

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  • Starring: Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard, Samuel L. Jackson
  • Summary: Inspired by a true-life story, Coach Carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news in 1999 for benching his entire undefeated basketball team for poor academic performance. (Paramount)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Sean Daly
    80
    This entry in a rather stale genre deserves to be put at the head of the class.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Delivers its commendable message with affecting eloquence.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    Thanks mainly to his (Jackson) considerable presence, Coach Carter works more effectively than expected.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    38
    This afternoon-TV special trying to pass as a real movie earns an extra half star solely for Samuel L. Jackson, who brings his usual fire to the role.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. DirectrC8LYN
    10
    Great movie! Feeling the excitement in the game, wanting to cheer along with them. Doesn't only focus on the sport of the movie but also high school, society, and life. Well done story plot, with great characters along with it.… Expand
  2. JayG.
    8
    It's worth watching. Really good performance by actors, good music and incredible story makes this movie an excellent material.
  3. SuleimanM.
    7
    Not a bad movie, not bad at all. Story was good, and the games looked nice, however, the only thing that made me watch was samuel L. Jackson. Overall, it's worth a rent, that's about it.… Expand
  4. DisappointedParent
    0
    The movie was excellent. I found it so motivating that I went to his website and ordered a book. It's been almost 4 months and I have yet to see a book. I'm very dissappointed with this whole experience. It's hard to have faith in people when situations like this occure. I truly felt coach carter was genuine and had a great love for helping our children have a better understanding of the importance to do well in school. I hope this isn't business as usual.… Expand

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